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OBJECTIVE:
To propose a solution suggesting an approach to develop a primary village-school into a model
Smart-School.
APPROACH:
In order to transform a school into a self-sustaining ecosystem, for the benefit of the students and
community, we firstly need to curb Teacher Absenteeism, account for the primary-level Dropout
Rates, establish Financial independence and finally to improve the overall Quality of Teaching.
Smart-Schools shall be learning hubs equipped with interactive teaching tools, leveraged
technology: computers & internet and better training modules. As per my understanding, the
approach should be towards providing positive education to talented rural and urban children
through setting up of model schools as benchmark of excellence. Such a scheme should follow
certain fundamental values and objectives:
PROPOSED SUGGESTIONS/SOLUTIONS:
1. Qualitative Parameters:
- Engage dedicated NGOs/civil society groups in developing an innovative curriculum.
- Promote interactive learning, using IT solutions and integration with already existing
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Skills.
2. Infrastructure:
- The model school shall have developed classrooms, using latest technologies such as
interactive white boards, digital podiums, projectors, digital visualizers, etc.
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The school shall have an adequately prescribed area for sports and playground
3. Financing:
- Develop a self-sustainable financial model such as PPP (public-private partnerships).
- Encourage corporate houses to diverge their CSR funds to such model schools by
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4. Others:
- Reduce teacher absenteeism by mandating online attendance through a GPS-assisted
mechanism, such as the e-attendance scheme introduced by Madhya Pradesh
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Government.
Organize regular workshops and conferences aimed at discussing latest teaching
pedagogy and methodologies.
DESIRED IMPACT:
We aim to develop a sustainable framework which serves as a standard of excellence and source
of inspiration to other schools in the vicinity. These schools should instill some fundamental
values in its working such as dedication to encouraging meritorious students and supporting
varied talents in children of all ages. There should be constant evaluation of implementation of
desired objectives so that the model can be effectively replicated and there should be stringent
parameters to gauge the same, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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